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StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
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Aaron Taos Invites spill tab to the Lonely Club on "Loneliness PT. II" [Premiere]
September 2, 2020
Emerging Indie artist Aaron Taos is back with an update to his 2018 standout song "Loneliness."
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
bLAck pARty Delivers a Tantalizing Summer Slowburn With "On My Way"
June 21, 2022
As temperatures rise, bLAck pARty's latest effort is the perfect slow jam to cool you down.
Sara Kawai Cultivates Culture and Fosters Friendship With Live Event ‘Kawai & Friends’
August 4, 2022
‘Kawai & Friends’ is a testament to keeping good company, loving music, and simply being friendly.
Making (Gourmet) Bagel Bites Inspired By FINNEAS' "The 90s" | Bone Apple Tea
October 21, 2021
Who knew nostalgia could taste so delicious?
Avry's "Petals" Is a Charming Ode to Unrequited Love
October 29, 2021
"I wrote the song after realizing I was much more in love with someone than they were in love with me."
We're Going to SXSW!
March 9, 2022
We and our friends over at Nettwerk have something special in store for you.
joan Makes Peace With Moving On in “don’t wanna be your friend”
October 12, 2022
"don't wanna be for your friend" is a welcome moment of catharsis.
Claire Rosinkranz Charts a Melancholic Getaway With "Sad In Hawaii"
February 3, 2023
"Impressive how your brain can ruin an experience that should be paradise."